Lincolnshire Co-op has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People Platinum accreditation held by under 200 employees nationally. This recognition highlights the society as a people-focused business promoting a positive working culture where…
Author: Ruth Nicholas
Why do you need a LinkedIn company page?
A strong online presence is crucial for funeral homes and businesses, helping families and professionals alike find the support and information they need. While platforms like Facebook and Instagram reach and serve some…
Helping protect the planet
Families who recently bought memorials from Westerleigh Group’s crematoria have not only honoured a memory of their loved one but have also helped protect the planet by triggering a £45,500 donation from the…
It’s all dead good for creative sisters
It was an episode called Death in Grayson Perry’s Channel 4 series Rites of Passage that made an impact on education researcher and university teacher Katy Vigurs and her sister Lindsey Vigurs,…
Children’s cancer charity gets a boost!
Somerset Willow is proud to announce that together, they have raised a remarkable £25,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer. Managing Director and fourth generation Anthony Hill chose to support Young Lives as his…
Parliament debate marks milestone
On Monday 2 December 2024, a significant parliamentary debate took place at Westminster to discuss a petition calling for the inclusion of content on death, dying and bereavement in the National Curriculum. This…
A fond farewell to Malcolm Brooks
Wilcox Limousines have bid a fond farewell to Malcolm Brooks, their esteemed Southern Sales Manager. After 13 years and seven months of dedicated service, Malcolm is embarking on a new chapter, leaving…
Latest news from the Editor
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a bittersweet moment as I pen my last editor’s letter for Funeral Service Journal. It’s been an honour to edit FSJ these past seven years, during such a tumultuous…
Ancient DNA reveals paternal link among male remains at Stone Age burial ground
Stone Age people buried over a span of 800 years at a mass grave in France mostly belonged to the same male lineage, DNA extracted from skeletons reveals, reports livescience.com. The findings emphasize the importance…
Bristol: new campaign to encourage people to talk about end of life
A campaign has been launched to help people in the greater Bristol area feel more comfortable about having conversations around death and dying. Hundreds of woodland burials and ashes interments are carried out…
